Dubai City Guide

Fly Dubai - Dubai’s Ultimate Touring Experience

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:04:49 +0000

Want to discover Dubai from the air? Fly Dubai will give you a spectacular helicopter ride to view of the world’s new destination of leisure from an eagle’s eye perspective.

Services include:

Fly Dubai Helicopter Tours
Photography / Filming
Aerial Construction
Offshore Oil & Gas
External Loads
Charter Flights
Maintenance

Contact details:

Dubai International Airport
POBox 10566, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Telephone: (971) 4 2200331
Fax: (971) 4 2200924

Email: ops@aerogulf.ae

Website: www.aerogulfservices.com

House Hunters Real Estate Brokers

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:15:09 +0000

Whether you are buying your dream home or investing in Dubai’s real estate market, House Hunters provide extensive services including:

Buying, selling or renting real estate properties in Dubai
Residential or Commercial
Fully furnished short term
Long term rentals
Property management
Off plan sales
Offshore company setup
Professional cleaning services
Designer gardens and pools

Contact Information

Desert Charm Building, Al Barsha (Near Mall of the Emirates)
Telephone: (971) 04-3401940
Email: manager@househuntersdubai.com
Website: www.househuntersdubai.com

Summertime Marine Sports

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:57:37 +0000

Yachts

Summertime Marine specializes in luxury private yacht charters throughout the UAE, having 18 of the finest motor and sailing yachts ranging from 36′ to over 120′ to chose from.

Cruises

For a priceless experience with customized and private vacation alternatives, Summertime Marine has the answer - Your floating Villa. Offering the most unique and personalized vacation you could ever imagine.

The Crew

With over 12 years of experience, the captain and crew are fully licensed with an in depth knowledge of the cruising ground within the Arabian Gulf.

Activities

Deep sea fishing
Parasailing
Diving
Water Skiing
Jet Skiing
Sailing

Contact Information:

Telephone: (971) 04-3311493, 3324450

Email: info@summertimecharter.com

Website: www.summertimecharter.com

Pride of Kashmir

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:31:12 +0000

Indulge into a mystique journey. It’s a colossal repertoire of authentic antiques and rare masterpieces. Pride of Kashmir is the exclusive paradise for art lovers and discerning connoisseurs, obsessed with authenticity and sheer workmanship.

What you can find at Pride of Kashmir:

Living Room Settings
Dining Room Settings
Antiques/Accessories
Bedroom Settings
Persian Silk & Woolen Carpets
Exclusive Designer Shawls
Shahmina Shawls

Website: www.prideofkashmir.com

Locations:

Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Telephone: (971) 04-3686110

Deira City Center
Arabian Treasures
Telephone: (971) 04-2950655

Mercato Mall
Telephone: (971) 04-3420270

Mall of the Emirates
Telephone: (971) 04-3414477

Warehouse
Al Quoz, 4th Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road (Behind Traffic Department)
Telephone: (971) 04-3405343

TOLL FREE: 800 4997

Tour Dubai with Creekside Leisure

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:26:34 +0000

Creekside Leisure was established in 1989 as one of the first companies in Dubai to operate cruises along the creek.

Daily Guided Creek Tours:

An ideal way to to view the city, this one hour cruise aboard a traditional dhow includes a pre-recorded commentary of Dubai’s history and a perspective on the places of interest enroute and beyond. Departs 11.30, 1.30, 3.30, 5.30

Evening Dinner Cruises:

Enjoy a leisurely 2 hour cruise along the creek on a traditional dhow. A truly authentic Arabian experience including a sumptuous dinner. Departs at 8.30pm. Transfers available on request.

Dubai City Tour:

Take a tour to Burj Al Arab, the Old Souk and the Gold Souk

Sunset Safari:

The safari starts late afternoon by 4WD vehicles. Enjoy a thrilling journey over the dunes and visit a camel farm enroute. View the sunset before arriving at the Bedouin campsite and enjoy a barbecue dinner and belly dancing show.

Contact details:

Dhow Cruises: +971.4.3368407
Safaris and City Tours: +971.4.3368409

The Big Bus Company in Dubai

admin — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:06:08 +0000

Here’s one of the best way to tour Dubai riding on an open-top, double-decker bus.

See all the major touristic attraction; visit the grandest malls and the traditional souks, see all the historical sites with guided English commentary on all tours.

You can hop on and hop off at your leisure so that you can spend time in your favorite spots.

Here are some of the most important sites to see in Dubai:

Dubai Old Souk
Creek walk and Danat Dubai Berth
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum)

For the best shopping go to:

Deira City Center
Mercato Mall
Mall of the Emirates
Burjuman
Wafi City

Contact Information:

Double Decker Bus Tours
Telephone: +971.4.3244187
Fax: +971.4.3248116
Email: infodubai@bigbustours.com
Website: www.bigbustours.com

Prices (2006):

Adults: AED 150 / US $41
Children (Age 5-15): AED 100 / US $27
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): AED 400 / US $109

Mall of the Emirates

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:57:06 +0000

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates is one of the newest and biggest malls in Dubai. The mall has 3 levels and is the home of Ski Dubai, the first indoors snow skiing resort in the region. With 2 large food courts, a wide range of restaurants and cafes spread around the mall, an indoors games and recreational area for the whole family, including a multi screen cinema and the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, the mall is not only for shoppers, but a fun place to spend during the hot summer days in Dubai.

If you enjoy shopping, Mall of the Emirates is a dream. Stores in the mall include:

Debenhams
Harvey Nichols
The Toy Store
National Iranian Carpets
Benetton
BHV
Burberry
Osh Kosh B’Gosh
Jumbo Electronics
Aigner
Mont Blanc
Porsche Design
ID Design
The One
Villeroy & Boch
Alfred Dunhill
Boucheron
Bvlgari
Damas
Tiffany & Co.
AI Zone
Cerruti Jeans
CK Jeans
Diesel
DKNY
Gucci
Hugo Boss
Versace Collection
Yves Saint Laurent
Emporio Armani
Faconnable
Paul & Shark
Rodeo Drive
Axiom Telecom
Virgin Megastore
Monet & Co
Carrefour
Adidas
Esprit
Fila
Guess
Kenneth Cole
Hang Ten
Lacoste
Levi’s
Timberland
Zara
Athletes Foot
Clarks
Nine West
Nike Golf Outlet
Nike Super Store
…Just to name a few.

For a full list of shops and stores visit the website: http://www.malloftheemirates.com
Mall Timing:

Saturday - Tuesday: 10am - 10pm
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - Midnight
(Carrefour opens 9am - 12 Midnight, Friday: 10am - 12 Midnight)

Mall General Enquiries / Reception

Tel: (+9714) 409 9000
Fax: (+9714) 409 9888
Saturday - Wednesday, 8am - 6pm

Customer Service
Email: info@malloftheemirates.com
Web: www.malloftheemirates.com
Ski Dubai
Tel: (+9714) 409 4000
Magic Planet
Tel: (+9714) 341 4000
Cinestar Cinema
Tel: (+9714) 341 4222

Finding hotel availability in Dubai

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:53:55 +0000

Dubai has become one of the busiest business and touristic locations in the Middle East. Even though many hotels are opening in Dubai, the demand is greater than the supply throughout the high season in Dubai. During exhibitions such as GITEX, it becomes virtually impossible to find availability in hotel in and around Dubai.

Many people who use the traditional way of reserving for a hotel room by contacting the hotel directly will generally find that the hotel if fully booked and there are no rooms available. Yet many people do not realize that the rooms are not in fact fully reserved by other people, but are blocked out for large travel agencies that also sell the rooms for the hotel at a discount price. By knowing this secret, anyone will be able to find availability in Dubai hotels by knowing where to look. Two examples of such websites are DubaiHotelBookings.com and Click2Dubai.com

Both websites have booking engines that are powered by the largest online travel agencies in the world and have available in them all of the best Dubai hotel rooms blocked just for their customers. These sites offer real-time availability and pricing online which can go as low as 75% off the regular rate of the room. These discount prices are provided to the customers on condition that they reserve the room online using the travel agency site. Once the booking is made online, the room and price is guaranteed to the customer no matter what the regular room rates are at the hotel at the time of check-in.

So the next time you are wondering how to find available rooms in Dubai hotels at a discount rate, go to these sites and see for yourself.

Referenced Sites:
Dubai Hotel Bookings
Click2Dubai

Additional Sites:
Travelevity.com – World Travel Bookings

London Crown Hotel Apartments Dubai

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:18:22 +0000

Located in the heart of Bur Dubai.

120 furnished apartments
Fully equipt kitchens
Direct dial phones
House keeping and Room service
Lobby coffee shop

Tel: +971.4.3518888

Fax: +971.4.3529595

email: info@londoncrowndubai.ae

Cuban Cigars at La Casa Del Habano in Dubai

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:17:58 +0000

La Casa Del Habano has two locations in Dubai.

La Casa Boutique at Emirates Towers Shopping Blvd.
La Casa at Dubai Airport Duty Free (accessable at departure) - Perceptively small, it stocks a surprisingly wide selection of Habanos, both cigars and accessories and has a cosy adjacent smoking room.

Both locations provide the widest selection of cuban cigars inside walk-in humidified rooms.

La Casa Del Habano, Dubai
The Shopping Boulevard
Emirates Towers, Dubai
Tel: 009714 3303308
Fax: 009714 3303309
Email: lacasa@emirates.net.ae

La Casa Del Habano, Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free Complex
Dubai International Airport

Website: www.lacasadelhabano-mohebi.com